- Wilson’s touring company said he has a ‘major neurocognitive disorder’ in filings
- The company filed for a conservatorship to ensure he is properly treated
- Wilson has a decades-long history of mental health issues and substance abuse
The legendary Beach Boys mastermind and singer Brian Wilson is reportedly suffering from dementia.
A representative of the touring company representing the 81-year-old performer, who is one of the most acclaimed songwriters of the 20th century, has said in a court filing that Wilson is suffering from a ‘major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia),’ according to documents obtained Thursday by The Blast.
In the filing, the hitmaker’s team requests that a conservatorship be set up for the legendary musician to help treat the alleged condition.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Wilson’s representatives for comment.
The news of Wilson’s condition comes after he suffered a tragedy late last month when his longtime wife Melinda died at age 77.
The musician has a decades-long history of mental health issues and has struggled with substance abuse in the past, which the touring company cites as reasons why he would allegedly be unable to care for himself as his condition deteriorates.
A court filing from the touring company for Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson, 81, said in court filings that he is suffering from dementia, according to documents obtained by The Blast; seen in 2020 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Wilson (far right) is considered one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century for his innovative work with The Beach Boys (pictured in 1964). In addition to composing many of their tunes, he sang lead and backing vocals and played multiple instruments on their records; (L–R) Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Brian Wilson
Wilson’s touring company says in its filing that he is currently being treated for dementia.
‘The (proposed) conservatee does NOT have the capacity to informed consent to the administration of medications appropriate to the care and treatment of major neurocognitive disorders (including dementia),’ it claims.
‘The deficits in mental function assessed … significantly impair the (proposed) conservatee’s ability to understand and appreciate the consequences of giving consent to the administration of medications for the care and treatment of major neurocognitive disorders,’ the company added.
It also claimed that Wilson is not able to attend hearings on the matter ‘because of medical inability.’
The news of Wilson’s condition comes after he suffered a tragedy late last month when his longtime wife Melinda died at age 77; pictured together in 2015 in Berlin
